As some of you already know I've been looking for an auto rifle that would fill the bill for a calling rifle.After a lot of research and polling, I decided on a Browning Shorttrac Stalker in .243. I have had the opportunity to carry it in the woods and found that it handles and carries well. I have shot a box of shells through it with out a hitch. It is an all around great rifle so far. Time will tell if it can hold up to my torture, but I'm betting it will. Here are some pics of the gun.
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The scope is a Burris Fullfield II 3x9x40 B-PLEX and is mounted with Leupold style metal rings and bases made by Weaver.
I chose some Federal 70 gr. Ballistic tips to start with. Here is a target with the last four shells of that box.
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This group will kill coyotes as far as I will ever shoot. For an auto rifle it far surpassed my expectations. I believe this Shorttrac is a keeper.
RP
Nice lookin' gun. Congrats ! Looks like it shoots purty good to me,are you gonna reload for it? If so,what do you think you will use as far as bullet and powder?Just being nosy ! :laf:
P.S. whats that dohickey on the right side behind the forarm,mag release? Seems like a strange place for it.
That dohickey is the bolt release that Al brought to my attn. before I purchased it. I have not had any problems with it and after inspection I forsee no problems. As far as the loads,the 70 gr. shoot so well I might try Hornadys 58 gr.
Verry nice Mallard.That is a nice group out of a new rifle.It will probaly tighten up a little more after you get some more down the tube.Id say you got a heck of a nice coyote rifle.
Nice Mallard. I really like the looks of that thing.
I love the looks of the grip. Looks like it hooks down fast so you dont have to have your elbow in the air when your shooting. Same reasons I went to a thumbhole.
Nice rig :congrats:
That is one sweat looking rifle and shoots good to boot. Your killing me i want one now.
Nice rig! :congrats:
One thing you will soon find... the 243 puts coyotes in the dirt... NOW! :eyebrownod:
Now get out there and good luck... :biggrin:
Thanks for all the replies. This rifle does come with spacers to adjust the drop on the stock for a perfect fit but I haven't had time for any moving targets yet. I'll work that out in time. RP
That is a sweet set up..........hmmmm......I might be interested in something like that. :wo:
That is sweet....... :wink:
Kinda reminds me of a Benilli Nova shotgun. I thought only Berretta shotguns came with pitch spacers..........learn something new everyday.
Now ya just need to spray paint it camo ! :innocentwhistle: :roflmao:
Ouch !!!!!!! Got to get a few scratches on it first. :biggrin:
I am thinking that will be the perfect yote rifle.......now I am wanting one too......keep us posted!!
Joe
I am a big fan of Browning firearms, I own a couple of bolt guns and an over and under shotgun from them.
I have been thinking of getting a .243 for a while, your looks nice!
I went and read a little about these guns..........is the biggest clip you can get for it only hold three rounds?
Just wondering
Reason I'm asking is because I like to fire at least 2 or 3 warning shots before I let them have the lethal one.............only fair way to do it I figure... :wo:
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Bopeye, I was thinking 4 in the box 1 in the pipe. 5 total.
That'll do nicely........... :wink:
Would it still hold as many say in the 7mm WSM?
Just curious.......I like to shoot and gut 'em all at the same time...... :eyebrow:
I really do like that gun. I showed it to a guy at work today.....he said he'd like to get one either in the 7mm or 300......he hunts squirrels...... :nono:
The 243 and 308 are 4 per mag. 270 , 7mm , 300 are 3 per mag. + 1 in the pipe for all.